KIA Pakistan has sparked fresh excitement among SUV enthusiasts by teasing a mysterious new version of the KIA Sportage L—and all signs point toward a striking Black Edition variant.
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PSX weekly review: KSE-100 rises over 6,700 points on geopolitical optimism
Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index posted a strong weekly gain of more than 6,700 points, buoyed by improving investor sentiment linked to easing geopolitical tensions and supportive macroeconomic indicators.
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Pakistan imports from UAE fall, exports rise in March amid Gulf tensions
Karachi, April 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) declined sharply in March, while exports posted a modest increase, as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupted trade flows, central bank data showed.
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Bitcoin jumps over 3% as Hormuz reopening boosts sentiment
Bitcoin rose sharply on Friday, gaining 3.26% as improving geopolitical sentiment following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz lifted risk appetite across global markets.
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New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 26 runs to take ODI series lead
DHAKA, April 17, 2026 — New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 26 runs in the first One-Day International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series after a disciplined all-round performance.
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Bangladesh set for busy home season with Pakistan, Australia tours
DHAKA, April 17, 2026 — Bangladesh will host Pakistan and Australia in a packed home season, featuring a two-match Test series followed by limited-overs contests, as the team looks to improve its standing in international cricket.
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Quetta Gladiators cruise to six-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars
KARACHI, April 17, 2026 — Quetta Gladiators delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat defending champions Lahore Qalandars by six wickets in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Friday.
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Islamabad Customs to auction confiscated vehicles on April 22
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad has announced a public auction of confiscated vehicles scheduled for April 22, offering a wide range of cars and SUVs seized in enforcement operations, officials said on Friday.
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Chery Master Pakistan Sets a New Industry Benchmark with Tiggo 8 & Tiggo 9 PHEV CKD Line-Off in 5 Days
Chery Master Pakistan has achieved a record-breaking CKD line-off of the Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV within a span of five days, marking a defining milestone in its back-to-back rollout of plug-in hybrid models.
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Rupee edges higher against dollar on Saudi inflows
KARACHI, April 17, 2026 — The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a fresh $2 billion inflow from Saudi Arabia, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data.
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